Igone Vélez receives the award for Research Career at the BRTA Awards

Last Monday Barakaldo hosted the submission of the BRTA Awards, a quotation annual award that distinguishes research excellence within the Basque Research & Technology Alliance , of which Ceit is part of.

The ceremony of submission The awards ceremony was attended by a distinguished institutional representation, led by Lehendakari Imanol Pradales. The Minister of Industry, Energy Transition and Sustainability, Mikel Jauregi; the Minister of Science, Universities and Innovation, Juan Ignacio Pérez; the Deputy Minister of Technology, Innovation and Digital Transformation, Jaione Ganzarain; and the director BRTA General Rikardo Bueno was also present at the event, which recognizes, values, and encourages the work of those who dedicate their efforts to research, development, and technology transfer at the centers that make up the alliance.

In this framework , Igone Vélez , researcher of Ceit and director of its Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) Division, was honored with the Research Career award . award recognizes its long and fruitful degree program professional.

“Receiving this award has been a great joy and, above all, an honor. It's a recognition that moves me because it reflects many years of work , continuous learning, and partnership with exceptional people. I feel it's an award shared with all the people I've collaborated with in the 25 years I've been at Ceit . It also encourages me to continue moving forward with the same enthusiasm and commitment to continue contributing, through applied research , to improving the competitiveness of the Basque business community,” explains Igone.

Along with Igone, five other researchers were honored. In the career achievement category, Montserrat Casas Cabanas (CIC energiGUNE) and Maurizio Prato (CIC biomaGUNE) were also recognized. In the Research Outreach category, the awards went to Nerea Aranjuelo Ansa (Vicomtech), Irune Agirre Troncoso (Ikerlan), and Aroa Ramos Mainar (Cidetec).